A ritual of sharing for youth groups, camps, etc

A simple way of allowing for personal sharing that is non-threatening is to start each youth group meeting with a “thorns and roses” (“one good thing, one bad thing”) for the week. Each youth around the circle is to say something, but make it clear that it doesn't have to be anything too serious.

• Although 90% of the items will be shallow that is all right, it allows for those who have something significant to share without being put on the spot.
  
• Keep things moving, some kids just like to hear themselves talk.
  
• Everyone should say something, but they don't have to have both a thorn and a rose.